Fan Poll: Who should be included in the next HOF class?

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Thought is was pretty cool for the NLL to reach out to fans last week while trying to figure out who should be included in the league’s next Hall of Fame class.

We over at NLL Insider put together a short list of players we thought should be included on a ballot for guys that might be on the radar for consideration.

After the jump, check out the cast we’d give a look for entry into the Hall.

We included guys from the late 80’s all the way up to recently retired ball players like Jim Veltman.

Should a guy like Pat Coyle, who doesn’t have necessarily the most unblemished past on the floor in the NLL, be considered?

Should some of those Wings from the late 80’s and early 90’s, who might not have the highest career stats, but were a huge part of the league’s history and have a decent mitt of rings, be considered?

We included guys that most would consider sure things but also a couple long shots that might get some love for roles they played in NLL.

Anyways, pick up to four potential future members below, and on Friday we’ll check back in to see who might be the faves come 2009. Make sure to check-out the NLL’s criteria for entry into the HOF too. Also, if you pick other, make sure to hit the boards and let us know who you’re thinkin’ about.

Who should be included in 2009’s NLL Hall of Fame class? (select up to four)

  • Jim Veltman (26%, 801 Votes)
  • Kevin Finneran (23%, 730 Votes)
  • Ted Dowling (23%, 727 Votes)
  • Pat Coyle (23%, 719 Votes)
  • John Tucker (12%, 387 Votes)
  • Scott Gabrielson (12%, 375 Votes)
  • Other (12%, 371 Votes)
  • Andy Ogilvie (3%, 93 Votes)
  • Regy Thorpe (2%, 66 Votes)
  • Dewey Jacobs (2%, 54 Votes)
  • Marty O’Neill (2%, 49 Votes)
  • Tim Soudan (1%, 30 Votes)
  • Ted Sawicki (1%, 28 Votes)
  • Dave Pietramala (1%, 26 Votes)
  • Brad Kotz (0%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 3,121

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The foremost boxla writer, Tutka is a former NLL scout and a longtime Inside Lacrosse contributor. Email him at paul.tutka@nllinsider.com.

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